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The Word for Today is Equality.
Equality implies comparison. Equal to what? Or equal to who? Indeed, who wants to "just" be equal? Is that anything to aspire to?
The best meaning I've had for this word is equal opportunity.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Word for the Day: Tuesday, September 29, 2009
The Word for Today is Prudence.
The root for this word appears to be Prude, which has (at least for me) negative connotations, such as social inflexibility. In addition, Prude seems to deal only with sexual topics, yet you can be prudent on any topic.
What do you people think? Feel free to comment.
The root for this word appears to be Prude, which has (at least for me) negative connotations, such as social inflexibility. In addition, Prude seems to deal only with sexual topics, yet you can be prudent on any topic.
What do you people think? Feel free to comment.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Word for the day: Monday, September 28, 2009
The Word for Today is Innocence.
Look at a baby. That is what this is about. Look at things around you as if you have never seen them before.
Look at a baby. That is what this is about. Look at things around you as if you have never seen them before.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Word for the Day: Sunday, September 27, 2009
The Word for Today is Forgiveness.
One thing that I heard a long time ago: "To Forgive is to Give Forth".
This makes more sense to me than selective memory loss.
One thing that I heard a long time ago: "To Forgive is to Give Forth".
This makes more sense to me than selective memory loss.
Weekly Theme: Week of 9/27 - 10/03/2009
The Theme for this Week is Welcome.
We all like to be welcomed. There is even a mat with that word on it, on many doorsteps.
How many people welcome change? Why not, as it happens anyway.
We all like to be welcomed. There is even a mat with that word on it, on many doorsteps.
How many people welcome change? Why not, as it happens anyway.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Word for the Day: Saturday, September 26, 2009
The Word for Today is Authenticity.
What does Authentic really mean? True, rather than false? Living true to yourself?
The world will be a better place if people are true to themselves.
What does Authentic really mean? True, rather than false? Living true to yourself?
The world will be a better place if people are true to themselves.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Word for the Day: Friday, September 25, 2009
The Word for Today is Interpretation.
I have been told how beneficial it is to learn more than one language good enough that you can think in both of them. That allows your mind to go in multiple directions, facilitating a mental flexibility.
The other benefit of this is that there are always openings for language interpreters.
I have been told how beneficial it is to learn more than one language good enough that you can think in both of them. That allows your mind to go in multiple directions, facilitating a mental flexibility.
The other benefit of this is that there are always openings for language interpreters.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Word for the Day: Thursday, September 24, 2009
The Word for Today is Socialization.
What does it mean to be social? Togetherness? Domestication? Lots of cocktail parties?
One thing it does NOT mean is to be a hermit!
What does it mean to be social? Togetherness? Domestication? Lots of cocktail parties?
One thing it does NOT mean is to be a hermit!
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Word for the Day: Wednesday, September 23, 2009
The Word for Today is Concentration.
You get what you concentrate on. Lots of people agree with this. But there's the flip side, where you also get what you worry about. Worry comes across to me as negative pole Concentration. The problem is that the object is still there. Even when you are trying to eliminate a bad habit, don't concentrate on the object of what you are attempting to change. Instead, find a replacement.
You get what you concentrate on. Lots of people agree with this. But there's the flip side, where you also get what you worry about. Worry comes across to me as negative pole Concentration. The problem is that the object is still there. Even when you are trying to eliminate a bad habit, don't concentrate on the object of what you are attempting to change. Instead, find a replacement.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Word for the Day: Tuesday, September 22, 2009
The Word for Today is Acceptability.
One of the Goals in the Michael Teachings is Acceptance. This is a corollary to that where, to accept, be acceptable!
Also remember that the most person to be acceptable to is yourself.
One of the Goals in the Michael Teachings is Acceptance. This is a corollary to that where, to accept, be acceptable!
Also remember that the most person to be acceptable to is yourself.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Word for the Day: Monday, September 21, 2009
The Word for Today is Generosity.
You can often tell a generous person just by looking at them. They look soft and pleasant. And their eyes!
A lot of people are selectively generous. But it takes a special person to be, just simply, generous!
You can often tell a generous person just by looking at them. They look soft and pleasant. And their eyes!
A lot of people are selectively generous. But it takes a special person to be, just simply, generous!
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Word for the Day: Sunday, September 20, 2009
The Word for Today is Sharing.
This goes together with the theme, as it takes more than one to share.
This goes together with the theme, as it takes more than one to share.
Weekly Theme: Week of September 20-26, 2009
The Theme for this Week is Partnership.
The idea is to work together, that four eyes are better than two. Obviously, compatibility is a good idea.
The idea is to work together, that four eyes are better than two. Obviously, compatibility is a good idea.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Words for the Day: Saturday, September 19, 2009
The Words for Today are Overview and Perspective.
Before getting lost in details, it is always a good idea to have a good overview of the topic at hand. And never let those details allow you to lose perspective.
Both of these words have to do with getting a good, clear view of that forest (you know, the one that contains all those trees).
Before getting lost in details, it is always a good idea to have a good overview of the topic at hand. And never let those details allow you to lose perspective.
Both of these words have to do with getting a good, clear view of that forest (you know, the one that contains all those trees).
Friday, September 18, 2009
Word for the Day: Friday, September 18, 2009
The Word for Today is Reflection.
I don't think the Michael Teachings had what you see in a mirror as their meaning.
If not, what? Actually, this is related to last Tuesday's word, Review, but in a more introspective way. (For example, "Take a moment to reflect on what you did last week").
However, there is nothing wrong with looking at yourself in a mirror.
I don't think the Michael Teachings had what you see in a mirror as their meaning.
If not, what? Actually, this is related to last Tuesday's word, Review, but in a more introspective way. (For example, "Take a moment to reflect on what you did last week").
However, there is nothing wrong with looking at yourself in a mirror.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Word for the Day: Thursday, September 17, 2009
The Word for Today is Study.
This can be a noun ("meet me in my Study"), or a verb ("please Study before next week's test").
I like to study reality, while I live it.
This can be a noun ("meet me in my Study"), or a verb ("please Study before next week's test").
I like to study reality, while I live it.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Word for the Day: Wednesday, September 16, 2009
The Word for Today is Absorption.
This appears to be a rather passive attribute. Just watch, listen and pay attention.
In the Michael Teachings, this is a Scholar attribute.
This appears to be a rather passive attribute. Just watch, listen and pay attention.
In the Michael Teachings, this is a Scholar attribute.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Word for the Day: Tuesday, September 15, 2009
The Word for Today is Review.
I find it useful to take a few minutes, before going to sleep, to review the day I just lived.
(Note that this is good practice for life review after you die).
I find it useful to take a few minutes, before going to sleep, to review the day I just lived.
(Note that this is good practice for life review after you die).
Monday, September 14, 2009
Word for the Day: Monday, September 14, 2009
The Word for Today is Experimentation.
When we know that it is ok to experiment, the mistakes we make don't seem so bad.
Whatever you do today, have fun!
When we know that it is ok to experiment, the mistakes we make don't seem so bad.
Whatever you do today, have fun!
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Word for the Day: Sunday, September 13, 2009
The Word for Today is Recognition.
Notice how you recognize some people right away ("I know him!"), but other people take more time ("Now that I think of it, he looks familiar")?
This is also a source for Deja Vu.
Notice how you recognize some people right away ("I know him!"), but other people take more time ("Now that I think of it, he looks familiar")?
This is also a source for Deja Vu.
Weekly Themes: Week of September 13-19, 2009
There are two themes this week: Guidance and Mentor.
Both of these have to do with teaching, but guidance is more being there while the student muddles around. Mentoring is more personal.
Both of these have to do with teaching, but guidance is more being there while the student muddles around. Mentoring is more personal.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Word for the Day: Saturday, September 12, 2009
The Word for Today is Resolve.
I see two main meanings here, one famous for New Year's: "I resolve to ___" (fill in the blank). But the other meaning was one I got tired of, during the George W. Bush administration: "We can't lose our resolve" (usually when talking about war).
I wonder which meaning the Michael Teachings has in mind?
I see two main meanings here, one famous for New Year's: "I resolve to ___" (fill in the blank). But the other meaning was one I got tired of, during the George W. Bush administration: "We can't lose our resolve" (usually when talking about war).
I wonder which meaning the Michael Teachings has in mind?
Friday, September 11, 2009
Word for the Day: Friday, September 11, 2009
The Word for Today is Courage.
Interesting day (9/11) for this word to come up on.
Note that courage does not mean not feeling fear, but the ability to act constructively even though.
Interesting day (9/11) for this word to come up on.
Note that courage does not mean not feeling fear, but the ability to act constructively even though.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Words for the Day: Thursday, September 10, 2009
The Words for Today are Strength and Empowerment.
Do you know your own strength? Do you feel empowered?
This goes beyond weight training, by the way.
Do you know your own strength? Do you feel empowered?
This goes beyond weight training, by the way.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Word for the Day: Wednesday, September 9, 2009
The Word for Today is Competence.
We each have our specialties in life. These are where our greatest competence lie. Don't try to overextend yourself.
Note an interesting date: 9/9/09.
We each have our specialties in life. These are where our greatest competence lie. Don't try to overextend yourself.
Note an interesting date: 9/9/09.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Word for the Day: Tuesday, September 8, 2009
The Word for Today is Endurance.
This word gives me the heebee geebee's, since one of my personal issues is Drudgery.
There are, of course, positive aspects to this word, such as in sports. How about learning how to endure joy?
This word gives me the heebee geebee's, since one of my personal issues is Drudgery.
There are, of course, positive aspects to this word, such as in sports. How about learning how to endure joy?
Monday, September 7, 2009
Word for the Day: Monday, September 7, 2009
The Word for Today is Fertility.
There are more than one way to be fertile. A fertile imagination, for example.
A different meaning for, "Be fruitful and multiply", for sure.
There are more than one way to be fertile. A fertile imagination, for example.
A different meaning for, "Be fruitful and multiply", for sure.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Word for the Day: Sunday, September 6, 2009
The Word for Today is Stability.
It seems that Stability is related to the Security need, and often negated by the Adventure need.
Consider Stability to be a part of setting up a firm foundation for your life. Also consider that you can be stable in one area of your life, but adventurous in others.
It seems that Stability is related to the Security need, and often negated by the Adventure need.
Consider Stability to be a part of setting up a firm foundation for your life. Also consider that you can be stable in one area of your life, but adventurous in others.
Weekly Theme: Week of September 6-12, 2009
The Theme for this Week is Domestication.
One thing pointed out to me a while back: Domestication does not necessarily mean tame!
So what does it mean? Ability to function in a family setting? Not all people qualify!
One thing pointed out to me a while back: Domestication does not necessarily mean tame!
So what does it mean? Ability to function in a family setting? Not all people qualify!
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Word for the Day: Saturday, September 5, 2009
The Word for Today is Release.
I often hear this as a comparison word, such as "release from" something (even as severe as "release from prison"). It's as if the results of the release are always better than before.
Is this always true? What do you think of when you think of the word, Release?
I often hear this as a comparison word, such as "release from" something (even as severe as "release from prison"). It's as if the results of the release are always better than before.
Is this always true? What do you think of when you think of the word, Release?
Friday, September 4, 2009
Word for the Day: Friday, September 4, 2009
The Word for Today is Aspiration.
This is where you look for the highest and seek to achieve it.
What can you accomplish this lifetime?
This is where you look for the highest and seek to achieve it.
What can you accomplish this lifetime?
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Word for the Day: Thursday, September 3, 2009
The Word for Today is Contrast.
Here we find the differences between. Contrast is very between.
Here we find the differences between. Contrast is very between.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Word for the Day: Wednesday, September 2, 2009
The Word for Today is Adaptability.
The flexible person adapts to his or her environment. The inflexible person asks the environment to adapt to him or herself.
How flexible are you?
The flexible person adapts to his or her environment. The inflexible person asks the environment to adapt to him or herself.
How flexible are you?
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Words for the Day: Tuesday, September 1, 2009
There are two Words for Today: Agility and Grace.
At first sight, these both look like physical plane attributes, such as a master gymnast or figure skater. But think how else they can work. How about an agile mind or a graceful spirit?
At first sight, these both look like physical plane attributes, such as a master gymnast or figure skater. But think how else they can work. How about an agile mind or a graceful spirit?
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